Alzheimer Information Guide Winter 2024
The Alzheimer Society is seen as a resource in the area for those living with dementia and caregivers. Our success is significantly due to the desire to work collaboratively with other organizations. We aspire to be a leader in the development of best practices in dementia care. Our programs and services promote wellness and social inclusion.
The Alzheimer Society is seen as a resource in the area for those living with dementia and caregivers. Our success is significantly due to the desire to work collaboratively with other organizations. We aspire to be a leader in the development of best practices in dementia care. Our programs and services promote wellness and social inclusion.
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There are 600,000+ persons living with dementia in Canada (1.7 million predicted by 2050).<br />
FOOT ORTHOTICS<br />
SLIPPERS, SHOES, BOOTS, SANDALS<br />
Julie Munday,<br />
Certified Pedorthist<br />
www.soledecisions.ca<br />
ASK ABOUT IN-HOME SERVICE<br />
303 Davis St, Sarnia • 888-971-6345<br />
Established in 1978,<br />
Lambton Pharmacy continues to<br />
provide caring, professional pharmacy<br />
services to residents of the beautiful<br />
town of Petrolia and Lambton County.<br />
4130 Glenview Rd, Unit 2, Petrolia<br />
519-882-0650<br />
Danielle Edgar, B.Sc., PharmD<br />
Pharmacist<br />
Monday–Friday 9–6<br />
Saturday 9–12<br />
The North Lambton Community<br />
Health Centre provides primary<br />
care, health promotion, community<br />
development and volunteerism. We<br />
work together with our system<br />
partners to maximize our<br />
resources.<br />
Our team focusses on assisting<br />
people to improve their wellbeing<br />
through better health and<br />
community inclusion. Our expertise<br />
in rural health and serving<br />
marginalized communities is one<br />
of our core strengths.<br />
SOME KEY HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:<br />
• Virtual programs<br />
• In person programs<br />
(Indoor & Outdoor in spring,<br />
summer, fall & winter)<br />
• Virtual appointments<br />
• Outreach to various<br />
community partners<br />
• Harm Reduction and Hep C services<br />
FOR INFORMATION ON PROGRAMS:<br />
Forest at 519-786-4545 ext.307<br />
Sarnia at 519-344-3017 ext.259<br />
For a full list of programming<br />
visit www.nlchc.com<br />
Follow us on social media:<br />
northlambtoncommunityhealthcentre<br />
westlambtoncommunityhealthcentre<br />
northlambtonchc<br />
SERVICES AVAILABLE<br />
AT FOREST & SARNIA<br />
MENTAL WELLNESS<br />
• Opening Door Program<br />
• Living through Depression<br />
& Anxiety<br />
• Start Overcoming Stress<br />
• Sleep Happy<br />
• Meditation<br />
• Anger Management<br />
• <strong>Alzheimer</strong>s caregiver<br />
support (Forest)<br />
FITNESS PROGRAMS<br />
• Low Impact Exercise<br />
• Yoga • Shibashi<br />
• Seated Chair exercise<br />
• Trail Walking • Walking Fit<br />
MASTER YOUR HEALTH<br />
• Living with a Chronic Disease<br />
• Living with Chronic Pain<br />
SOCIAL<br />
Coffee Time in Arkona, Brigden,<br />
Forest, Kettle Point & Sarnia<br />
HEALTHY EATING<br />
• Garden Fresh Box<br />
• Mindful Eating Program<br />
KIDS PROGRAMS<br />
• Cooking Buddies<br />
• Afterschool Programs<br />
NEW PARENTS<br />
• Baby’s First Foods<br />
• Breastfeeding support<br />
• Feeding supports<br />
OTHER PROGRAMS AVAILABLE:<br />
• Pulmonary Rehab Program<br />
• Falls Prevention Program<br />
• Cardiac Rehab Program<br />
• Diabetes Program<br />
Ways You<br />
Can Donate<br />
There are so many ways to<br />
take action! Find out how to<br />
make a difference in your<br />
community and in the lives<br />
of people living with dementia by making a donation today.<br />
PLANNED GIFTS - By taking action and creating or updating your<br />
Will and Powers of Attorney, you will protect your family, your<br />
assets, save taxes and help in the fight against dementia. Your<br />
planned gift could be a bequest, gift of securities, gift of life<br />
insurance, major gift or other assets. Plan today for future<br />
distribution. Talk to your advisor.<br />
CORPORATE GIVING - We have many sponsorship opportunities<br />
throughout the year for various fundraising events, as well as<br />
in-office fundraising opportunities your team can participate in. Get<br />
your business involved today by fundraising (i.e. dress-down days,<br />
baked good sale, etc), Matching Gift program, Employee Charitable<br />
Giving program, Corporate Sponsorship or Hosting a Fundraising<br />
Event.<br />
MONTHLY GIVING - Monthly giving is an easy and convenient way<br />
to support the work we do, every month! It allows us to plan ahead,<br />
so that any gift, makes an ongoing difference in the lives of those<br />
living with dementia. Tax receipts are given annually.<br />
SPECIAL OCCASION GIVING (Wedding/Birthday/Tribute) - Use an<br />
event to help support people living with dementia and their families.<br />
Many of our supporters choose to give to ASSL in lieu of favours,<br />
gifts or flowers at special occasions. Our team can offer you a<br />
unique way to help celebrate your special day, making it a<br />
memorable, meaningful way to make a difference to the<br />
community. Ask Marie about Special Occassion giving today<br />
519-332-4444, mmarcy-smids@alzhiemersarnia.ca<br />
MEMORIAL GIFTS - Memorial donations to the <strong>Alzheimer</strong> Society<br />
Sarnia Lambton are a significant way to pay tribute to a relative,<br />
friend or colleague who has passed away.<br />
Donations can also be made online at www.canadahelps.org, over the<br />
phone (519-332-4444) with a major credit card, by mail or by dropping<br />
by our office. Cheques to <strong>Alzheimer</strong> Society of Sarnia-Lambton, 420<br />
East St North, Sarnia, ON N7T 6Y5. Receipts are issued for donations<br />
of $20.00 or more.<br />
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